Michelle Marie Baird

Michelle Marie Baird obituary, Hudsonville, MI

Michelle Marie Baird

Michelle Baird Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanderLaan Funeral Home - Hudsonville on Jan. 26, 2026.
Michelle Marie Baird, age 74, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2026. She is survived by her three children; Scott (Dawn) Baird, Tina Baker, and Michael (Lori) Baird, eight grandchildren; Crystal Hawley, Christian (Emily) Bufford, Angel Baird, Kayla (Jeremiah) Carter, Haley (Justin) Kramer, Eric (Destinee) Baker, Autumn (Kayla) Burns, and Weston Baird; great grandchildren, Lily, Braydon, Riley, Dakota, Spencer, Morgana, Elijah, and Violet; and five siblings, Dennis (Ruth) Rabeau, Tom (Anne) Rabeau, Kim (Kathleen) Rabeau, Laurie (Michael) Kilgore, and Phillip (Jenise) Rabeau. Michelle was proceeded in death by her parents Donald and Lucy Rabeau. Funeral services for Michelle will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Vanderlaan Funeral Home, 4917 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426, with visitation prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

A recording of the service can be viewed here.

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